Long Face

Long Face Surgery Information

Duration: 2-3 hours

Anesthesia: General Anesthesia

Hospitalization: 2 days

Stitch Removal: 2 weeks after

Clinic Visit: 5 times

Recovery Period: Return to everyday activity 2 weeks after

What is Long Face?

Long face is imbalanced looking face that has more length than the width. People with long face have narrow width with retruded chin which makes them harder to close their mouth. This also makes the front teeth to be protruded and showing too much gums when smiling.

Recommended for those who

1. Have visible teeth and gums when smiling

2. Have long face with protruded mouth

3. Have long chin only

4. Have long face with large lower jaw

What’s my face ratio?

Before the surgery

3 months after the surgery

Self-diagnosis of Long Face

- Face looks long!

- Lower part is longer than the upper part!

- Under eyes are too flat!

- Showing too much gums when smiling!

- People say I look depressed!

Types of Long Face

CASE 01

Showing too much gums when smiling

Two Jaw Surgery is required due to over developed upper teeth gums.

CASE 02

Long face with protruded mouth

Two Jaw Surgery is required to improve protruded mouth.

CASE 03

Have long front chin only

Genio Osteotomy is required and Two Jaw Surgery is required in case of overall long chin.

CASE 04

Have large front chin with long face

Square jaw reduction with two jaw surgery is required due to widely developed jaw with long face.

Long Face Surgery

- Reduce the size of the jaw length and fix the problems regarding face bones all at once.
- Find and figure out the surgery plan for the best result with Simulation Operation Prediction Program.
- Wonjin does not only consider the bone frames, but also considers the soft tissues for the full satisfaction of the surgery.

It is performed on patient who has correct biting with only protruded front chin. By shortening the front chin and move it upwards with Osteotomy,
the result is effective. This surgery requires advanced skills to avoid nerve damages.

Two Jaw Surgery

METHOD 02 Two Jaw Surgery

Two Jaw Surgery is required for long face with the cases of malocclusion, face asymmetry, and protruded mouth. By shaving the upper and lower jaw bones and move them backwards to have good result.